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Barnama
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Firos Had No Health Issues, Was Scheduled To Send Son To KPTM In Bangi Today
BALIK PULAU, July 6 (Bernama) – Former Penang football goalkeeper, Firos Mohamed, who passed away last night after reportedly collapsing during a four-corner Dr Zambry Abd Kadir Cup match at the Manjung Municipal Council Stadium in Perak, had no prior illnesses, including heart-related conditions. His wife, Fildaanis Mat, 51, said her 53-year-old husband was very active in football and currently served as a goalkeeping coach for the Penang Football Academy. "I, along with our children (three sons aged 18 to 29), accompanied him to the tournament because we wanted to watch him play at the stadium. According to our plan, today we were supposed to drop off our youngest son (Mohamad Fairiel Danish, 18) at Kolej Poli-tech MARA (KPTM) in Bangi, Selangor, to continue his studies in sports management there. "Yesterday, before the match, he didn't show any signs of discomfort; he just looked very enthusiastic, playing like a young man, especially when we were down 0-1 to the EX-Kedah team in the last quarter. Two minutes before the end of the match, he suddenly collapsed," she told reporters after Firos' burial at the Ridwaniah Mosque Muslim Cemetery, Sungai Batu, here. Earlier, the body was bathed and shrouded before funeral prayers were held at the Kampung Melayu Surau in Air Itam which was attended by over 100 people, including friends and family members, attended the burial ceremony, which concluded fully at 4:30 pm. Fildaanis said her family is still shocked by the incident, especially their youngest son, who rushed to the field after seeing his father collapse. Mohamad Fairiel Danish even fainted after realizing his father was unconscious on the field. "He never complained of any pain and had no serious illnesses. I was just struck by how he kept looking at my face these past few days, and the last time I saw him was when we were together on the bus from the hotel in Manjung to the stadium for the tournament," she said. Mohamad Fairiel Danish, although deeply saddened by his father's passing, said he needs to be strong to continue his studies in sports education as he wants to become a sports teacher. "My father was very happy when he knew I would be pursuing studies in sports because he had always taken us to the field since we were young to watch him play, especially football," he said.
New Straits Times
06-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Police confirm ex-Penang goalkeeper Firos died of a heart attack
MANJUNG: Police today confirmed that former Penang goalkeeper Firos Mohamed, who died after collapsing during a match here last night, suffered a heart attack. Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said Firos was pronounced dead at KPJ Seri Manjung at 10.23pm. "Based on the post-mortem, he died due to a heart attack," he said when contacted today. It was reported that Firos was representing the Penang Legend All Stars against Kedah in the Dr Zambry Abd Kadir Cup in Manjung when the tragedy occurred. Firos suddenly lost consciousness on the pitch and was rushed to KPJ Seri Manjung for emergency treatment.
The Sun
06-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Former Penang goalkeeper Firos Mohamed dies during match
IPOH: Former Penang goalkeeper Firos Mohamed passed away after collapsing during a match at the Manjung Municipal Council Stadium. The incident occurred during the Dr Zambry Abd Kadir Cup, a tournament featuring football legends from Perak, Penang, Perlis, and Kedah. Penang FC confirmed the news in a social media statement, expressing condolences to Firos' family. 'The Penang FC Board of Directors and its entire staff extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of former Penang goalkeeper Firos Mohamed, who has returned to the Rahmatullah. May Allah S.W.T. shower His blessings upon him and place him among the righteous. To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return,' the statement read. Videos of Firos collapsing during the match against Kedah circulated widely on social media. Manjung district police chief ACP Hasbullah Abd Rahman confirmed that Firos, 53, died of a heart attack. He was pronounced dead at KPJ Sri Manjung Specialist Hospital at 10.23 pm. Firos was a prominent goalkeeper in the 1990s, representing Penang and playing at the national level. His body is expected to be brought back to Penang for burial. - Bernama
New Straits Times
05-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Former Penang keeper dies after collapsing in match
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Penang goalkeeper Firos Mohamed died after collapsing during a match on Saturday. He was representing the Penang Legend All Stars against Kedah in the Dr Zambry Abd Kadir Cup in Manjung when tragedy struck. Firos suddenly lost consciousness on the pitch and was rushed to KPJ Manjung for emergency treatment but was pronounced dead at 10.15pm. A 34-second video of the shocking moment has gone viral on Facebook, sparking an outpouring of grief from fans, ex-players and the local football community. In a heartbreaking twist, Firos' child, watching from the sidelines, also fainted, believed to be traumatised after witnessing the incident. The viral footage shows Firos collapsing without contact, as players and officials urgently called for medical help. Tributes have flooded social media, with many describing Firos as a respected figure in Malaysian football.
